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Authorization to Apply for $300,000 Federal Hate Crimes Grant

Original title: Request Council authorization to apply for and accept a grant award, if offered, for a total of $300,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program in FY 2027. No matching funds are required.

April 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The local government will receive $300,000 in federal funding for hate crime-related initiatives in without requiring any local .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Urban County Council

The council is authorized to apply for and manage the federal grant funds.

U.S. Department of Justice

The agency is the source of the grant funding and the administrator of the program.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Urban County Council has approved a request to apply for and accept a $300,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The funds are designated for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program for the 2027 fiscal year.

Key Facts

  • The Urban County Council approved the application for a $300,000 grant.
  • The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice.
  • The grant is under the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program.
  • The funding is intended for the 2027 fiscal year.
  • The grant requires zero matching funds from the local government.
  • The resolution is filed under number 0288-26.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 6, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the city have to pay any money to receive this grant?
No, the document explicitly states that no are required.
When will this funding be available?
The grant is for the 2027 fiscal year.

Why It Matters

The local government will receive $300,000 in federal funding for hate crime-related initiatives in without requiring any local .

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Zero-Match Federal Grant

The grant is notable for requiring no local matching funds, which is a favorable financial condition for the local government.

Connected Entities

otherMatthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes ProgramThe specific federal program under which the grant is requested.Map →
organizationU.S. Department of JusticeThe federal agency providing the grant funding.Map →
organizationUrban County CouncilThe governing body authorizing the grant application.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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